Issue - meetings

Change of use of all buildings from Residential to Residential Institutions (C2) including 2 no. proposed ancillary annexes. Addition of conservatory with alterations to fenestration to existing office/family room to create annexe (3), change of use of existing garage/carport, infill extension with alterations to fenestration to create annexe (2), change of use of existing garage to laundry and utility facility, with additional staff and visitor parking.

PERMIT

Mr Price presented the item to the Members.

The Committee received the following speaker:

Elena McCloskey – Parish Council

Adrian Collins – Objector

John Pike – Agent (statement read)

Mr Price responded to Members’ comments and questions.  With regards to general permitted development rights, Mr Price confirmed that these rights would not apply as the application was not a dwelling house, but that a condition could be imposed that the buildings would retain C2 use.

With regards to the wall constructed of sleepers, and whether the application was in part retrospective, Mr Price advised that the wall was of robust construction as it was a retaining wall as there was a significant change in level and the garden was terraced, and the wall and some parking spaces were retrospective.  Fencing around the huts at the rear of the main buildings, were for the provision of security, and health and safety for the residents.  Mr Price added that there were also plans for additional planting and water saving measures.

With regards to notices not being visible due to the Covid-19 pandemic as cited by the Parish Council speaker, Mr Price confirmed that greater flexibility had been afforded with regards to timescales for the submission of comments.  The Chairman added that full information was provided on the Council website regarding applications and Mr Whitty confirmed that all statutory obligations had been fulfilled, and the option to request receipt of notification was available.

In a vote Members agreed the recommendation.

Recommendation to Permit.